Caroleene Dobson: ‘There’s a lot of opportunity for a Republican to win’ Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
A Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District believes his party can win the support of many former Democrats in a hotly contested race. First-time political candidate Carolyn Dobson defeated former state Sen. Dick Brewbaker in a primary runoff election earlier this year to become the Republican candidate in […]
2nd Congressional District ‘winnable’ says Alabama GOP chairman
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wall is cautiously optimistic that Republicans can win in the Yellow Hammer State's newly redistricted 2nd Congressional District. Republican candidate for AL-2, Carolyn Dobson, will face off against Democrat Shomali Figures in November. A newly released poll shows that when voters know Dobson and Figures' backgrounds and where they stand […]
Analysis shows Birmingham ranks 2nd nationally in daily miles driven, could save big with electric vehicles
The Alabama Clean Fuel Coalition (ACFC) released new analysis showing Birmingham ranks second in the nation for daily miles traveled by personal vehicles. ACFC noted that the high miles traveled present significant fuel savings opportunities for Birmingham drivers who switch to electric vehicles (EVs). of analysis Mobility analytics firm Replica looked at weekday private car […]
Daniels, Figures to compete in 2nd Congressional District runoff
With the results of yesterday's primary election known, Shomali Figures is seeking to become the first representative of the newly redistricted 2nd Congressional District against House Minority Leader Rep. Anthony Daniels (D). Huntsville) will face a runoff election. The runoff will be held on April 16, and the winner will have to face the winner […]
Brewbaker, Dobson advance to GOP runoff in Alabama’s 2nd District
In the state's redistricted 2nd District, former state senator and former Montgomery car dealer Dick Brubaker advanced to the runoff for the Republican nomination. With seven candidates competing, Brewbaker emerged as the frontrunner, setting the stage for his April 16 showdown with attorney Caroleen Dobson. Mr. Dobson, who secured a spot in the runoff by […]
IBEW Local 443 endorses Anthony Daniels in 2nd Congressional District
At the IBEW Local Union 443 membership meeting held on February 10, 2024, Anthony Daniels, current minority leader in the Alabama House of Representatives, addressed members as a candidate for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Mr. Daniels is proud of his work since joining the Alabama Legislature, including his time as a member and officer of […]
GOP candidates for 2nd Congressional District make pitches at forum
Republican candidates for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District announced their positions Sunday night at a forum hosted by WSFA, just one week before the primary. State Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, and former state Sen. Dick Brewbaker, R-Pike Road, joined political newcomer Caroleen Dobson on one side of the forum stage as front-runners in the race. Joined […]
News Flash • Care on the Go Returns March 2nd
PHOENIX, AZ – Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) will once again host Care on the Go community events this year to continue providing free services to keep pets in their homes and help them live healthy lives. I'm excited about that. In January 2024, MCACC held its second annual Care on the Go […]
Residency and the 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary
Opinion | Eligibility to run in the Democratic primary for the new 2nd Congressional District appears to be to not live in the district The politics of “friends and neighbors” and the idea that “all politics is local” have become obsolete. Rather, we are a nation and nation divided along partisan and racial lines. Nearly […]
Republican hopefuls for 2nd congressional district speak on key issues at Montgomery forum
On Thursday, most of the seven Republican candidates for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District addressed voters at a forum at the Alabama Cattlemen's Association building in Montgomery. Former state Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) said he has been married to his wife Ruth for 35 years. they have five children. “I served three terms in the Alabama […]